Wamego High School Advanced Placement
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Wamego High School offers eight Advanced Placement classes: European History, American History, Calculus AB, Statistics, English Language and Composition, U.S. Government and Politics.
Teachers
Advanced Placement classes are taught at the college level by WHS teachers who have had AP training.
AP Audit
Teachers are required to submit their syllabus and curriculum yearly to ensure that the designed courses are the quality of AP Course requirements and to preserve the use of the "AP" designation for courses that provide college-level rigor for students.
Student Eligibility
Students can begin enrolling in Advanced Placement classes as early as their sophomore year. Some of the AP classes require summer reading before the semester the class starts. Individual teachers assign material in the spring if it is required for the upcoming fall semester.
Grading
Students earn an additional grade point toward their g.p.a. for AP classes. For example, if a student earns a B in an AP class, they earn 4 points for that class rather than 3. The letter grade that is earned shows on the transcript, but the grade point average is weighted.
AP Exams
Students have the option in the spring semester to take the standardized Advanced Placement course exam which could possibly count as college credit. Current cost for an exam is $97 (2023), but fee waivers may be available for students who qualify. Students have the opportunity to take practice exams as part of the class curriculum.
Benefits of Taking AP Classes
There are many advantages to taking an AP class. Through college-level AP courses, you enter a universe of knowledge that might otherwise remain unexplored in high school; through AP Exams, you have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities.
The only requirements are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
- Get a head start on college-level work.
- Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
- Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
- Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
- Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
- Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
- Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
- Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
- Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.